Category: The Azores
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Two or three days on Pico Island: Our itinerary
TWO OR THREE DAYS ON PICO ISLAND: OUR ITINERARY. When I first read about Pico Island, I couldn’t quite picture it. A small volcanic rock adrift in the Atlantic, covered in vineyards and watched over by an imposing peak. It sounded intriguing but, honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect.…
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How to Get the Most Out of a Short Visit to Faial Island: A Three-Day Guide
OUR THREE DAY ITINERARY: HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR VISIT TO FAIAL ISLAND. If you’ve been dreaming of a getaway that combines jaw-dropping natural beauty, off-the-beaten-path adventures, and a spirit that’s refreshingly low-key, Faial Island is calling. Part of the Azores’ volcanic archipelago, this island may be…
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15 best things to do in Horta + where to stay
15 BEST THINGS TO DO IN HORTA + WHERE TO STAY. Horta is the kind of place that will suck you in, love bomb you with it’s cutesy promenade, colourful harbour and lively bars and make you not want to ever leave it. Horta is charming and salty enough in…
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Driving in the Azores & car hire: a detailed guide
DRIVING & RENTAL CARS IN THE AZORES: A DETAILED GUIDE. Anyone who has followed our blog for a while will know – we hate renting cars when we are overseas. I don’t know if this is an insight into our relationship that nobody needs to hear, but we have a…